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Elgin Mayor Ends State of Emergency Powers Related to Pandemic

Mayor Kaptain terminates the emergency powers that were in place to assist the City during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26 at 8:00 a.m. 

On March 13, Mayor Kaptain declared a state of emergency consistent with the powers confe...

City of Elgin Initiates Reopening of Some Public Facilities

The City of Elgin announces plans for reopening certain public facilities that have been closed during the governor’s stay-at-home orders, beginning Monday, June 29. Reopening plans will operate under the conditions outlined in Phase 4 of the Re...

Elgin to Open City Playgrounds on July 6, Urges Discretion

The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department announces that City-owned playgrounds will open on Monday, July 6. Signage installation is underway to encourage good hygiene and other safety measures."It’s prudent that parents, guardians ...

Parks and Recreation Department's Drop-In Playground Program Begins June 15

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